​“South Africa Has No Shortage of Men” Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma Attacks State Refugee Policy

March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has told supporters that South Africa does not have a shortage of men. She accused the government of allowing foreign men into the country under the pretext that they are seeking refugee status.

Speaking during a public march, Ngobese-Zuma said local men are available for jobs and opportunities, yet foreign men continue to enter the country claiming to be refugees. She argued that this practice adds pressure on communities already facing high unemployment and strained services.

Ngobese-Zuma leads March and March, a citizen movement that has organised protests across the country calling for stricter enforcement of immigration laws. The group says it wants stronger border control and for South African citizens to be prioritised for jobs, housing and public services. Its members have held demonstrations near Home Affairs offices and refugee reception centres, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal.

In her remarks, she pointed to the presence of men from various countries who, she claimed, enter South Africa by presenting themselves as refugees. She questioned why the government continues this approach when, in her view, the country already has enough men who are looking for work and a chance to contribute.

The movement has grown over the past year as more South Africans raise concerns about undocumented migration and its impact on local communities. Supporters of March and March say they are not against foreigners who enter the country legally, but they want the government to stop what they see as abuse of the refugee system.

Ngobese-Zuma, a former radio presenter, has become a prominent voice in these debates. She has repeatedly called on authorities to listen to communities that feel overwhelmed by the number of people entering the country without proper documentation. Her latest comments add to ongoing public discussion about how South Africa manages asylum seekers and the balance between humanitarian obligations and the needs of its own citizens.

Government officials have in the past defended the country’s asylum processes as being in line with international law. They have also warned against statements that could fuel tension between communities. March and March, however, maintains that its message is about enforcing existing laws fairly and ensuring South Africans are not left behind.

The video of Ngobese-Zuma’s address has been shared widely on social media, sparking further debate about immigration policy and the role of citizen movements in holding the government accountable. As protests continue in different parts of the country, her claim that South Africa has “no shortage of men” is likely to remain a central point in the conversation.

Source: https://x.com/MDNnewss/status/2116421921256427829

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